You can assist the depressed patient by
A. showing pity for the patient.
B. reinforcing the patient's self-esteem.
C. giving antidepressant drugs.
D. leaving her alone for a while.
Answer: B
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A) Restrain the patient. B) Administer a narcotic analgesic. C) Arrange for friends and family members to sit with the patient. D) Pad the side rails.
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The family of a 5-year-old is very upset because the client doesn't seem to know the family. The client has been admitted with pneumonia and has a high fever
When planning care for this family, the nurse would include which of the following teaching points to alleviate the family's stress? 1. Teach the family how to care for the child 2. Teach the family that high fevers can cause delirium 3. Tell the family the symptom will not last very long 4. Have the family visit for short periods of time only